Yep, another chance thread

<p>Okay I promised myself that I would not do this, but for some reason I’m really nervous about this application. </p>

<p>I have a 3.65 GPA (it’s unweighted because my HS just doesn’t do weighting), ranked top 10% in my class, attend a really well thought of (albeit chronically underfunded) public charter high school, and have a 33 ACT. I’m taking 4 AP classes this year (that makes 7 total - the standard number for my school) including English Lit, Chem, Gov, and Latin. I’m in my 4th year of Latin, have taken 2 years of Ancient Greek, and a semester of German. </p>

<p>I’ve run cross country for two years, played tennis for one, been in a couple of other clubs, competed on our speech team for three years (advanced to Regionals twice), and I’m a member of NHS.</p>

<p>I know I’m getting great recommendations from my English teacher this year as well as my Bio teacher from last year who is also my class sponsor (I’m a class officer). And my essay is really incredible (that sounds obnoxious, but I’ve let about a dozen people read it and they’ve all raved so I think it’s really good).</p>

<p>My dad holds 3 degrees (BS, MS, MD) from BU and both my brothers have been accepted previously (one’s a freshman there this year). My test scores are about the same as my brothers, but my GPA is a fair bit lower (they were both at about 3.95). </p>

<p>Everyone’s telling me I’m basically a lock (well, as much as anyone can be) based on my application and my status as a legacy student. I’m just really worried - confidence is not always my strong point and I’m terrified that I won’t get into the school most of my family was good enough to attend. Is this just senior year stress combined with a lack of sleep (thank you finals!)? Gah, I feel so ridiculous for freaking out, just looking for some reassurance one way or the other… :o</p>

<p>Honestly, your chances sounds pretty solid. But remember that a good portion of your admission decision relies on your personal essay and supplement. Don’t let your nerves show in your essay and just be you. That is probably the best piece of advice regarding the essay that I can give. I hope everything works out for you. :] Perhaps I shall see you around campus!</p>

<p>Thanks so much - I needed that. </p>

<p>And here’s hoping I’ll see you next year! :)</p>